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Post by matisse on Jul 27, 2009 19:21:10 GMT -5
I don't know that she knew she was a dev. She was very quick to go outside her job description and offer the helper dude to help me transfer. I think she assumed I was sci because she mentioned something about some condition on my legs that I could get if I didn't sit right in my seat.
When we landed again she was quick to offer help with my legs (yes she was specific about the legs). She got her wish this time. I don't usually need help on Southwest in getting into my seat, but I do need a full lift getting out and into the aisle chair. So while the other guy lifted my upper body from behind, she grabbed my legs and lifted them over. Then, of course, she had to make sure that I made it out to the jetway ok, so she kept holding onto my legs to hold them closed and make sure my feet didn't slip off the small footplate. She was firm but gentle, she did a good job. Lots of people are too rough.
She was very nice, though not hot enough for me to flirt a little with......
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Post by Claire on Jul 27, 2009 20:28:16 GMT -5
You guys may very well be right. I sure that there are ALL kinds of devs. As for me, though, I probably wouldn't have given you the time of day or looked twice at you. I'm so self-conscious of my devism and try so hard to hide it, I believe it mostly goes the other way...I appear unfriendly instead of overly-friendly. I've been trying to work on that since I've become more aware of it, but it's REALLY hard for me to just act normal. I hate that!
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Post by BA on Jul 27, 2009 20:31:27 GMT -5
Maybe you frequent flyer guys should carry Paradevo calling cards with the website address on the front. It would be interesting if a lady showed up on here saying she was given a special card.
In your case Fubbster, seems like she was turned on by the Aussie accent as well. Those accents can be a powerful thing. I never knew I had one, until I went overseas a number of years ago. I got mega attention for my American accent. I don't even think the American accent is nice, but apparently British guys like it.
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Post by matisse on Jul 27, 2009 21:27:02 GMT -5
I'm so self-conscious of my devism and try so hard to hide it, I believe it mostly goes the other way...I appear unfriendly instead of overly-friendly. A benefit of not being self-aware of dev-ness might be that there isn't much, if any, guilt associated with lusting after and fondling a random wheeler's legs....... |
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Post by roger888 on Jul 28, 2009 1:26:46 GMT -5
Over attentive flight attendants....could it be that she doesnt want any unfortunate accidents with her disabled passengers that might get her into big trouble?Other explanations are the airline have a new training policy for dealing with disabled customers,she takes her job very seriusly or she's married to disabled man. Having said all that,its tempting to think that she is a dev.Its funny that we had a similar story (that Fubb was referring to) on here a while back about a flight attendant though.  |
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Post by Ouch on Jul 29, 2009 15:24:03 GMT -5
...I've actually had a handful of recent possible Dev encounters that I've been meaning to share...and I swear it's increased exponentially since I've tied the knot...strange how it all works...
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Post by A££Y "Cuddles" Magoo on Jul 30, 2009 3:16:00 GMT -5
You guys may very well be right. I sure that there are ALL kinds of devs. As for me, though, I probably wouldn't have given you the time of day or looked twice at you. I'm so self-conscious of my devism and try so hard to hide it, I believe it mostly goes the other way...I appear unfriendly instead of overly-friendly. I've been trying to work on that since I've become more aware of it, but it's REALLY hard for me to just act normal. I hate that! U need to give people that second look for them and for u. U need to for them because...well that's fairly obvious U need to do for u yourself because u need to build an immunity to what u fear, to slowly come to the realization that another persons arrogance is not your problem. U know that your a good person and that being a devo will never change that. If u are to afraid to admit it in public then try admitting online on dating sites, wherever. I remember I never used to admit my disability to anyone online because I never thought anyone would give me the time of day......But I was wrong I've met alot of nice people who have made me feel...somewhat better about myself....lol the point is u never know. U have to have faith in people, and if they turn out be A$$Holes then just use those A$$Holes to help strengthen your immunity to all the future A$$Hole that may stand in your way! ;D |
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Post by canadiandev on Jul 30, 2009 10:27:43 GMT -5
You guys may very well be right. I sure that there are ALL kinds of devs. As for me, though, I probably wouldn't have given you the time of day or looked twice at you. I'm so self-conscious of my devism and try so hard to hide it, I believe it mostly goes the other way...I appear unfriendly instead of overly-friendly. I've been trying to work on that since I've become more aware of it, but it's REALLY hard for me to just act normal. I hate that! I'm afraid that if I catch your eye my interest will be written all over me. So instead I avoid looking at all. Totally counterintuitive. |
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Post by Ray T on Jul 31, 2009 1:15:11 GMT -5
You guys may very well be right. I sure that there are ALL kinds of devs. As for me, though, I probably wouldn't have given you the time of day or looked twice at you. I'm so self-conscious of my devism and try so hard to hide it, I believe it mostly goes the other way...I appear unfriendly instead of overly-friendly. I've been trying to work on that since I've become more aware of it, but it's REALLY hard for me to just act normal. I hate that! What about us wheelers that like devs? you know if you were to catch my attention i would mostlikely make your day... I am a big flirt and .... well you get the ideal... I like the attention... I'm afraid that if I catch your eye my interest will be written all over me. So instead I avoid looking at all. Totally counterintuitive. |
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Post by faith on Aug 4, 2009 1:32:43 GMT -5
I think it would be much easier for me to be forward and direct if it were expected of me in my job. If I were the flight attendant I would have no problem assisting, helping, even flirting a bit- because it would be my job to make sure the customer was serviced in the best possible way. (not sure the job description includes flirting... anything to make the passenger a bit more comfortable!)
Now, if I were a passenger sitting close by I would be much more reserved and reluctant to volunteer to help, as he may then think I am a dev!
I suppose the difference in comfort level is the expectation.
Easy to step up and assist if it my job... out of my comfort zone if it is not.
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